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Job Title:	DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GREENING & LIVELIHOODS IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
Company:	SA Government
Job Reference:	DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Category:	Government Jobs
Location:	Pretoria, ZA
Employment Type:	Full Time
Date Posted:	2025-10-11T20:28
Closing Date:	2025-11-04T22:28
Salary:	ZAR 178000 - 1059105 per year

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GREENING & LIVELIHOODS IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT - Job Description

Introduction

Application in this position for Deputy Director, must be submitted on a signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department, accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.

Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Creditworthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.

For Deputy Director Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.

The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.

All candidates shortlisted for the posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.

The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.

Responsibilities

Manage the socio-economic development of the Forestry sector with reference to the livelihood programmes. Promote livelihoods and greening programmes locally, provincially and nationally through stakeholder liaison. Implement National Forestry Development Awareness Programmes and Campaigns. Ensure the implementation of forestry livelihood development and agroforestry. Manage and implement forestry greening and livelihood programmes and projects. Implement greening initiatives (Ten Million Trees) programmes.

Provide technical advice and guidance on Forestry Development issues. Ensure the promotion of partnerships between Government, Non-Government Organisation (NGO’s) and private individuals and communities. Ensure the integration of Forestry Development into Local, Provincial and National Government Developments. Ensure the inclusion of Forestry Development on Provincial Growth and Development Strategies (PDGS), Spatial Development Frameworks (SDF) and Integrated Development Plans (IDP), Provide support in the coordination of forestry greening campaigns.

Provide support for the Arbor Month and Arbor City Awards Programme. Sustainable Management of state nursery. Develop and implement the Annual Plan of Operations. Revenue collection. Manage the resources of the component.

Required Qualifications

National Diploma (NQ6) in Forestry or Developmental Studies or equivalent qualification within the related field. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Forestry or related field, of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). Knowledge and understanding of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA) and the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998) (NVFFA). Knowledge of the function of different departments and levels of government. Government business practices and policies. Departmental service delivery. Reporting systems and processes. Project Management and strategic planning. Stakeholder Engagement. Strategic Capability and Leadership. Financial Management. People Management and Empowerment.

Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict. Good interpersonal relations skills. Good Communication skills. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel.